18 years since the Mumbai massacre: Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg became a symbol of light

18 years after the Mumbai massacre, the story of Chabad emissaries Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg continues to move. From the dramatic rescue of their two-year-old son to the Chabad House that resumed operations at the site where his parents were murdered.

18 years after the terrorist attack in Mumbai, the story of Chabad emissaries Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg continues to move. The article opens with a description of the event: on the evening of November 26, 2008, two terrorists entered the Chabad building and took control. After two days of tension, the Indian operation ended with six Jews murdered, including Gabi and Rivky. Their two-year-old son, Moshe (Moishe), was dramatically rescued. Their coffins were brought for burial on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem in a mass funeral. The article notes that 18 years later, the disaster is etched in Israeli consciousness as a formative event, but their legacy continues to beat: the Chabad House in Mumbai resumed operations and serves as a beacon of kindness.